noun

merch

murch

Merch (noun) means Branded goods sold to fans of a band, team, show, or similar — t-shirts, mugs, posters, and the like. Example: “She bought a hoodie from the band's merch table after the show.”

noun

Branded goods sold to fans of a band, team, show, or similar — t-shirts, mugs, posters, and the like.

"She bought a hoodie from the band's merch table after the show."

"The channel sells its own line of merch, from caps to phone cases."

How to use merch

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishShort, informal word for branded fan products — the shortened everyday version of "merchandise."

When to use it

Informal; "merchandise" is the word to use in formal or business writing.

Common pairings

band merch merch table official merch drop new merch

Word forms

merched past tense, merches singular

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Etymology

A casual clipping of "merchandise," popular from the late 20th century onward.

· First attested 1900

Class of 1900 merch joined the language around 1900.

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Rhymes for merch

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Frequently asked questions

What does “merch” mean?

The word “merch” means branded goods sold to fans of a band, team, show, or similar — t-shirts, mugs, posters, and the like. In plain terms, short, informal word for branded fan products — the shortened everyday version of "merchandise.".

How do you pronounce “merch”?

“Merch” is pronounced murch (/mɝt͡ʃ/ in IPA).

How do you use “merch” in a sentence?

Here is “merch” used in a sentence: “She bought a hoodie from the band's merch table after the show.”

What part of speech is “merch”?

“Merch” is a noun.

Where does the word “merch” come from?

The word “merch” dates back to around 1900. A casual clipping of "merchandise," popular from the late 20th century onward.